It is a stone building, which was built in the 30's and was used as a grocery store by my grandmother after her husband’s death, to keep her and her three children. It was abandoned in the 60’s and was converted into a house by my parents in the late 80’s. It is located in one of the most picturesque villages of the prefecture of Chania, Kefalas, and it overlooks the White Mountains.

The house comprises
- a Sitting room (with a stone coffee burner)
- One bedroom with one double bead
- One bedroom with two single beads
- Kitchen- dining room where you can prepare lunch/dinner/breakfast and enjoy it either at the small veranda admiring the view of the White Mountains in the background or in the dining room. There is also a single sofa bed and a fireplace there.
- One bathroom with Sink and Shower,
It features free parking for two cars
Apartment facilities: Flat-screen TV, DVD Iron, Ironing board, Wardrobe/Closet, Clothes rack, Hairdryer, Refrigerator, Electric kettle , Electric cooker/Stove, Toaster, electric citrus juicer, filter coffee maker , Kitchenware, washing machine, one floor fan and one floor standing fan Free toiletries, Towels, Linen, charcoal grill.
Size: 60 m²
It’s ideal for three to five-member families with children over 7 years of age
The width of the stone walls is 50cm, so they provide natural insulation
The ground floor of the stone building was used mainly as a grocery store in the past. But it was also used as a cafeteria (kafeneion). There is still a stone coffee burner, where coffee was roasted. At the semi basement, which was the storeroom, a stone wine press was built and there was also established a copper alembic for the distillation of the grape marc (the refuse of grapes after they had been pressed for winemaking) so “raki” the traditional Cretan snap was produced there. The same place was also used, for a while, for cheese making, where my grandmother produced traditional Cretan cheese with the milk which the shepherds of the area supplied her.
To emphasize aesthetically the age of the building, the outer walls have remained unpainted for a long time so that the passage of time can be impressed upon them.
The building architecture belongs to the style of the late Neoclassicism and it was renovated by ANTONIS NOUKAKIS ARCHITECTS
It has been decorated traditionally with some modern elements.

The house is located in the center of the settlement, on the main road of the village of Kefalas.
Kefalas is a village and a community on the island of Crete, Greece, 352m above sea level. It is in Vamos municipal unit in the Apokoronas region. The community consists of the villages Kefalas, Drapanos and Palailoni.
Kefalas owes its name to the first residents there, called the Kephalades, the leaders of the Byzantine settlers sent to Crete in 1182. It is about five minutes by car from the village of Vamos itself and about 10 minutes to Almyrida beach on the northwest coast of the island. A picturesque village right on the northeast edge of the Drapanos peninsula, built facing the sea with interesting architecture, Kefalas is well preserved. It is of interest to visitors with its village streets, sea views and tavernas. Eight churches can be found here. (Local residents talk of up to 25 churches in total, many of which are hidden in private gardens.) The views from Kefalas to the Bay of Georgioupolis and the Cretan White Mountains are spectacular and on a clear day Rethymno can be seen. Kefalas is largely unspoiled by tourism and the old traditional way of life still remains, although many new houses and developments have sprung up around the village for tourists.
As you approach Kefalas from Vamos you will see a stone structure with welcome notes in Greek and English. This is the tiny church of The Saint of Miracles, and was built by Vangelis, the museum curator (c.f. below). It is open to the public and offers views across the villages of Ksirosterni and Vamos to the Cretan White Mountains.
In Kefalas Square you can see the old school (now renovated and reopened as a School of Environmental Studies). Immediately on the left of the school is a very old house, which has been renovated and turned into a museum. It is filled with artefacts, donated by the villagers, to represent a typical village house from the previous century. An outhouse, across the yard to the rear, holds farming implements and various tools. The museum is open most summer evenings until 10 pm. Entrance is free but small donations are welcomed and help to pay for its upkeep. It will also be opened, on demand, if the curator (Vangelis) is available. He can be contacted via either of the two minimarkets. Also in the square there are a taverna, a cafe which also serves nice traditional dishes (it is also frequented by the British permanent residents of the village) , one of the two traditional cafeterias “kafeneion” of the village, a large church and a statue bearing the names of local people who died during the war.
There are many Hiking Trails around the village.
Kefalas has no beach and no road to the sea. However, there is a rock-strewn ravine, down which one can walk to emerge part way down the Ombrosgialos road (c.f. below). The track begins at "to spiti ble" (The Blue House) . It can be reached by car and there is room to park. It is possible to walk back up the Ombrosgialos road to Palailoni, and along the road to Kefalas.
The village Palailoni is 1 km north of Kefalas. Many old, traditional buildings still remain on the main street which is lined with large eucalyptus trees.
On the Drapanos side of Palailoni, as you leave the village, is a road , which leads down to Ombrosgialos Bay (called "Octopus Bay" by those who struggle with the Greek name). There is no beach but there is a concrete ramp for boat trailers and the local people go swimming there. During summer a temporary snack bar is open Between Palailoni and Drapanos is a track , which leads to the ancient Venetian Wells. These stone-lined, water-filled holes measure several metres in diameter and hold goldfish (and mosquitos).
The roads through Kefalas are very narrow in places and, so it is impossible to drive a bus or large vehicle through, but there is a bypass road, which runs from Palailoni down the hill to Ksirosterni.
At the southern end of Kefalas is a narrow turning onto a tarmac road, which leads to a small church and graveyard, with beautiful views towards the Bay of Georgioupolis. If you continue down the main southern road out of Kefalas you will reach the T junction in the village of Likotinara. Turning left takes you up a narrow street to a view point. Turning right takes you to the village of Sellia and then, via a left turn, down "Seven Bends Road" to Kalamitsi and either left to the Bay of Georgioupolis or right to Vamos.

One of the best Airbnb's we have stayed in. Well equipped with super comfortable bed. We enjoyed the home made wine, rakki and yoghurt and their olive oil was lovely. The appartment is in a lovely village with a lovely restaurant within easy walking distance. The village is typically Greek and very friendly. Exceptional value for money, was very surprised by the quality for the price. Lovely people, will be back next year!

Carole2017-05-17T00:00:00Z

A lovely house. Our family had a brilliant stay for a week over Easter. The host family are really friendly and gave us olive oil, homemade wine and milk from their own sheep. They invited us to share their Easter feast of roast lamb. The house is clean, light and spacious for our family of 5. There is a lovely terrace off the bedroom with a huge sea view. The outdoor dining area also has a wonderful sea view and faces the sunrise. The house is 10km on easy roads from 3 beaches at low key resorts with shallow calm water and nice cafés. The house is a few minutes walk from a shop and café. The village of Kefalas is charming - old buildings, walks in olive groves and traditional cafés. We celebrated a traditional cretan easter with a candle lit procession around the village. All this only 45 min drive from Hania airport. Highly recommended.

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Made of Cretan stones and wood and following the traditional Cretan architecture,Villa 6 is perfectly harmonized with the natural environment.The lush that surrounds the villa,has an incredible and primitive beauty, actuating the guests to make calm walks through the hundred old trees.Only a short drive from sandy beaches with crystal clear waters and a great base for excursions.
Relax next to the swimming pool, experience the total serenity,enjoy the marvelous Cretan sun!

Villa 6 has beamed ceilings, wooden furnishing and wrought- iron beds.
The neat and compact living space on the groundfloor has a functional, well-equipped kitchen, a dining area,2 sofa-beds and a bathroom with shower.
An internal wooden stairway leads to the mezzanine floor with a
comfortable 150x200cm bed and a large veranda overlooking the wild and idyllic scenery with small villages, huge mountains and blue sea.
Villa 6 is a part of a complex of 6 houses,located in a 7500 m² rocky garden which includes a large swimming pool (55 m²). While enjoying the sunshine, the poolside area with sunbeds and umbrellas is just the place for reading and doing strictly nothing at all.
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Fully equipped kitchen(fridge,freezer,toaster,kettle,juicer,coffemaker,small oven and hobs,dishes,utensils,cutlery)
Free parking.
Free internet.
Linen-Towels.
A/C
Toiletries.
TV.

Xirosterni is a small village and part of the municipality of Apokoronas, in the regional unit of Chania. The location of the village is between two larger villages, Vamos and Kefalas, and approximately 30 kilometers away from Chania, in the northeast side. The name Xirosterni means dry water tanks.
This picturesque village is approximately inhabited by 40 people who have built their homes traditionally, at an altitude of 240 meters above sea level. There are no hotels or other facilities of mass tourism. Visitors will only find rooms for rent or luxurious villas built traditionally and integrated in the beautiful natural environment.
From Xirosterni village, there are excellent small roads close by putting a whole myriad of villages, seaside resorts and attractions within easy reach.
If walking or cycling is your pastime you'll be in your element here. There are small roads and footpaths through olive groves and small cypress forests. Go and see the traditional villages and the surroundings of the Apokoronas area.
Enjoy sampling little shops and tavernas in Vamos, Vrisses, Gavalochori, Kalives, Almirida and Georgioupolis. The seaside resorts of Kalives, Almirida and Georgioupolis offer the best beaches for swimming in the region.
About 40 km away and easily reached by the National Road, Xirosterni sits almost midway between Chania and Rethymnon. Both towns with outstanding beauty are homes to a wide selection of historic places, but also to shops and restaurants.
Xirosterni itself has a small grocery shop and a traditional kafenion located about 600 m from Viola's Apartments. The Kafenion serves drinks and small dishes with a real Cretan accent.

Thank you Dimitri, we spent a great time in your beautifull house. Nicely renovated, your big house surrounded by a splendid landscape is a perfect place to visit the west side of Crête. Ending our stay with a great dinner in the taverna near the house was perfect! Ce logement est parfait pour des vacances tranquille en famille, avec la possibilité de rayonner sur tout l'est de la Crête. Un grand merci pour l'accueil, notre famille est ravie. Amitiés. Virginie et Mathieu

VIRGINIE2017-04-13T00:00:00Z

Very nice house, quiet and charming. In a typical village. An ideal place for relaxing. Beaches 10 minutes driving. We really recommand this house. And dimitri is a really nice person.

Great location for relaxed chill out with family. Awesome to reach Almeryda beach within 15 minutes by car ( car recommanded here ), and Kefalas is a nice little village to skip all the touristic fuzz but still having all you need for daily requirements within walking distance. Unfortunately our timing was a little weird and we did not have a chance to meet the host, but his wife gave us a peasent welcome and the house is simply amazing. Closeby is the city of Vamos - with a really original restaurant that for me was the best I visited in Crete. Do not miss that if you don't have to. But even the local restaurant in Kefalas serms to be really good. Long story short - this is a really nice place to stay - can't get that much better in mid price range. It is a guarantee for being totally happy with your accomodation.

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It is to a small traditional village 30 minutes from the center of chania and ten minutes from the sea . it has a mini market 1 minute by feet from the house where you can find anything you want

The house was perfect and spacious and we had everything we needed and even more. The location is perfect if you want to stay far from the crowds and the noise but you need a car to go to the beach and explore the surrounded villages. Across the street there is a mini market that had everything we needed.I totally recommend this house.

Aναστασία2016-08-20T00:00:00Z

Nice village, good location to explore the surrounding villages and beaches. The house is spacious. Alex is an easy to contact and friendly host.

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Fitted with stone walls and beamed ceilings, this air-conditioned villa has a seating area with a fireplace and satellite TV. Opening to large balconies with mountain views, it includes a fully equipped kitchen with dining area. It consists of 2 bathrooms with a spa bath and a hydromassage shower.

One of our top picks in Vamos.
Featuring a free-form pool, the stone-built Liberta Villas are located 3 km from Ombros Gialos Beach. Surrounded by a well-tended garden with cobbled alleys, it offers free WiFi in public areas.
Fitted with stone walls and beamed ceilings, each air-conditioned villa of Liberta has a seating area with a fireplace and satellite TV. They open to large balconies with mountain views and include a fully equipped kitchen with dining area. Each consists of 2 or 3 bedrooms, while some units come with 2 bathrooms.
Communal BBQ facilities are available.
Liberta Villas are 5 km from Vamos Village and 33 km from Chania Town. Souda Port is around 25 km away. Free parking is provided on site.
We speak your language!

Liberta Villas is a small local company specializing in holidays with a difference that focus on the cultural aspects of the Vamos area and which promote ethical sustainable eco-tourism and agro-tourism. Step back in time in our beautiful traditional village, away from the busy tourist resorts but only a few minutes drive from several sandy beaches. Our guests range from individual travelers, families and small groups of friends, who love to enjoy the benefits that responsible low-impact tourism can bring to the area and the local community.
In Vamos you will find a warm hospitality, traditional atmosphere, Cretan tradition, village life, pure flavor, and rich flora and fauna.
In short, if you would like to live in a stone and wood village cottage, taste natural honey and virgin olive oil, walk on village paths or local countryside, smell the flowers in bloom, say ‘kalimera’ (goodmorning) to the locals whilst drinking coffee or ‘tsikoudia’ (local drink) at the village kafenion and tavern, enjoy the sun and sea in nearby beaches,
then you will be in the right place!

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The complex is ideal for those wishing to escape from the daily routine and relax enjoying the Cretan countryside in a charming traditional stone house from 1923 was fully renovated in 2007.

The complex is ideal for those wishing to escape from the daily routine and relax enjoying the Cretan countryside in a charming traditional stone house from 1923 was fully renovated in 2007.

Paleloni is a wonderful village which has managed to preserve its rich local architecture and impressive old churches and many traditional stone houses that remain on the main road with large eucalyptus trees located along the village .. From each part of the village is unrestricted mountain views, and in some areas of the village there is a panoramic sea view. It is 21 km from the city of Chania and 22 km from the city of Rethymno.

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Kallirroi's little cottage is located in Kefalas, a picturesque and a traditional village just
41km far from Chania airport and 36 km far from Chania city centre. It is a renovated one
bedroom house that can accommodate up to 4 persons. There is a double and a single bed In the bedroom as well as a sofa in the living room area which can be made as a bed.
There is a brand new bathroom with a shower, a fitted kitchen and a dining area. The view from the window and the balcony is amazing

This was my first booking with airbnb and it couldn't be any better. Dimitris was really helpful in any way possible. The house is very comfortable and clean.There is an amazing view.Olive trees arround, the snowy mountain from one side and the sea from the other.I will definetely come again and surely try this time some diving lessons. Thank you Dimitris for your hospitality.

Δημήτρης2017-03-20T00:00:00Z

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A renovated stone old house of 65 m2, in Xirosterni village, on a large plot of land and surrounded by olive trees, vineyard and big stone yards. There is a traditional oven with bbq, a threshing floor/ALONI and a garden full of vegetables and thyme, oregano, jasmine, lavender and other kind of Cretan herbs, plants and flowers.
Has a bedroom, a toilette with shower, a dining table in a fully equipped kitchen, and a living area with TV and a sofa. This mansion can accommodate up to 4 persons.

The windows and balconies give a panoramic view of White Mountains- Lefka Ori and the picturesque village of Xirosterni. Decorated and furnished with traditional Cretan handmade furniture and antiques.
A perfect base for exploring the surrounding traditional villages Vamos, Kefalas, Gavaloxori and the seaside villages Georgioupolis, Almyrida and Kalives.
This place offers privacy, peace, Mountain View, Ecotourism, agro tourism, ecology, the ‘great outdoors’ with respect to nature. The water, the fresh air, the solitude of the mountains, the good food, along with the local drink of choice – raki, are enough to draw you to this lovely destination. But the landscape alone is more than enough to provide you with serenity. It is just what you need to recharge your batteries. Close are several beaches, villages and other beautiful areas. Must enjoy Greek cuisine and local wines.
Xirosterni is an old village with particularly interesting and well-preserved folk architecture, located in the region of Apokoronas in the Chania prefecture. In the village and the area close there are traditional bakery, mini market, cafes and taverns. Apokoronas is one of the most historic and beautiful areas of Crete, a landscape of wild mountains and fertile valleys. Built by the Byzantine Empire, the architectural tradition has been influenced by Venetians.

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The Olive Garden is a villa by Xirosterni, 30 km east of Chania Crete, and 45 minutes from Chania airport. The reason we love this house is that you can feel the comfort almost immediately you enter the house. Once you get in, you see a big yard with beautiful flowers and big pool area and sun beds surrounding it as well as some outdoor furniture.

The Olive Garden is a villa by Xirosterni, 30 km east of Chania Crete, and 45 minutes from Chania airport. The villa has a nice style with modern facilities in order to provide an ideal environment for your holiday. The Olive Garden features 110 m2 of living space on nearly 5000 m2 plot of land. It offers complete privacy with its own parking space for vehicles, garden and pool. The villa can accommodate up to 6 guests in 3 bedrooms. It offers a stunning view of the White Mountains, and you can see the sea. It is 150m from a little supermarket, and 10 minutes by car to lovely beaches in Almyrida and Georioupoli.

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Experience the «real» Crete in Apokoronas region!
Avli, located in Litsarda, is a traditional house with a wonderful courtyard, ideal for guests who want to experience life in a typical Cretan village, along with holidays near wild landscapes and beautiful beaches.

Build in early 19th century in Litsarda village, the house of our ancestors, is there to give a warm welcome to its visitors.
“Avli” is a 3-bedroom stone house. It can ideally accommodate up to 6 guests and is part of a complex with two traditional houses, which share a blooming courtyard.
The first bedroom is on the ground floor and has a comfortable double bed and also a wc with shower. The second room is on the ground floor, it has one double bed and view in a little garden. Right above it, on the loft, is the third room that has one single bed and a couch.
Our uniquely made kitchen is equipped with a stove, refrigerator, coffee machine and a kettle.
It also has a lovely open plan living area with two sofas, a dining table and a T.V. Baby cot is also available.
Litsarda is a small, traditional village, only 8-10 km away from key destinations and wonderful beaches like Kalyves, Almyrida, Georgioupolis, and Ombrosgyalos and 30 km east of the beautiful city of Chania.
In the village only a few meters from our house you can find a supermarket, a pizza restaurant and a tavern. In Vamos, the nearest village, only 2 km away, one can find restaurants, cafe, mini markets and bakeries. There is also Medical Center, a bank, a post office, and petrol stations.